It’s a new foundation for the ultimate mobile device. The automobile will never be the same.
As the mobile web (i.e. sites specifically designed to be viewed on mobile devices) is being replaced by mobile apps and sites that are dual purpose (i.e. the standard site can be viewed reliably in a mobile browser) Google seems [...]
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Ford Sync Has The Lead, Will It Hold On To It?
April 1st, 2010 
Jeff Shariat 
Posted in Etc..., Ford Sync / Touch 
Tags: api, automotive, convergence, Emerging Tech, infotainment, iphone, iphone app, mobile, MyFord, MyFord Touch, real-time data, Safety + Security, Sync, tech, technology, Telematics, twitter 
2 Comments »Challenges with Telematics Adoption
March 4th, 2010 Jeff Shariat We’ve previously discussed some issues with the telematics business case and while its clear to many that the market is there someone does have to make the numbers work before any feature can be broadly adopted.
On Telematics Update, Andrew Tolve highlights that CES this year marked the first time OEMs were perceived to be ready [...]
Posted in Emerging Tech, Etc..., News, Telematics Tags: convergence, DoT, Emerging Tech, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, infotainment, iphone, LBS, mbrace, mobile, MyFord, MyFord Touch, onstar, real-time data, real-time traffic, Safety + Security, Sync, tech, technology, Telematics 2 Comments »MyFord Touch Feature Spotlight: Navigation
February 15th, 2010 Jeff Shariat Ford’s announcement that navigation features will come standard as part of the MyFord and Sync packages marks the first real foray by an OEM into the world of low cost navigation solutions.
We’ve already discussed the Traffic, Directions and Information feature so today we’re focusing on the MyFord system which includes the more traditional method of [...]
Posted in Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch, LBS, News Tags: CES, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, gps, inrix, MyFord, MyFord Touch, News, real-time traffic, Telematics, telenav 1 Comment »Convergence is King
February 11th, 2010 Jeff Shariat Convergence is king and that is no secret. Driven by lower cost hardware, greater wireless bandwidth and coverage, and increased consumer demand to stay connected, the world of consumer electronics is being led by the convergence of technologies. Phones with live content, TVs with widgets, and of course, Google with everything.
At first this trend was [...]
Posted in Emerging Tech, Telematics Tags: api, convergence, Ford Sync / Touch, google navigation, MyFord, MyFord Touch, onstar, real-time data, Safety + Security, Sync, Telematics 3 Comments »MyFord Touch Feature Spotlight: Voice Controls
February 2nd, 2010 Jeff Shariat Everyone is scrambling to get voice controls squared away… They have been for many years and will be for years to come.
At CES 2010 this year Ford announced an upgrade to their voice control system powered by Nuance Communications. The updates will be launched with the MyFord Touch system in 2010. The refined voice engine [...]
Posted in Etc..., Ford Sync / Touch Tags: automotive ford, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, MyFord, MyFord Touch, Safety + Security, Sync, Telematics, voice controls Comments OffFord Sync Feature Spotlight: Send-to-SYNC
February 1st, 2010 Jeff Shariat The Ford Sync Send-to-SYNC feature is another basic but value add feature of the system. By allowing users to visit MapQuest.com and send destination to the vehicle Ford has enabled another integration point for users to connect their regular web browsing with the vehicle. This type of feature has existed in the marketplace for many [...]
Posted in Ford Sync / Touch, Telematics Tags: Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, geo, maps, MyFord, MyFord Touch, Sync, Telematics Comments OffFord Sync Feature Spotlight: WiFi And Mobile Hotspot In The Car
January 20th, 2010 Jeff Shariat The new MyFord Touch driver technology features a built-in WiFi receiver, built in browser, and support for USB broadband modems.
WiFi Receiver
The Wi-Fi receiver allows your vehicle, when parked, to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots within range, and to enable the built-in browser (accessed using the system’s 8″ touch screen). This means each equipped vehicle is, at [...]
Posted in CES, Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch Tags: CES, Emerging Tech, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, MyFord, MyFord Touch, Sync, Telematics, Wifi 1 Comment »Ford Launches MyFord Touch – Next generation of in-vehicle connectivity
January 14th, 2010 Jeff Shariat At CES this year Alan Mulally took his opportunity as they keynote speaker to spend almost two hours talking about Ford and a good bit of that talking about Ford Sync and the new MyFord Touch.
It’s an impressive system that makes use of 2 4.2” full-color LCDs, an 8-inch LCD, WiFi capabilities, navigation and a [...]
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